The purpose of this article is to give a general administrative overview to those undertaking the formation and/or administration of a map library. Because of the number of emerging map libraries, the observations focus upon small and medium sized libraries. (9 references) (Author)

Nine articles in this issue cover topics currently being discussed in serials librarianship: historical development, impact of technology, relationship of librarians and publishers of serials, collection development, management of serials automation, serials conversion, automated serials control, MARC format for holdings and locations, a union…

Provides a definition of the planning process drawing upon models from management science, outlines the steps library administrators should take in developing a planning program, and describes some of the recent planning processes for public libraries, school media centers, academic libraries, and special libraries. A reference list is provided.…

Describes and illustrates Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) procedures appropriate for book collection data analysis. Several different procedures for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis are discussed, and applications of procedures for book collection studies are presented. Included are 24 tables illustrating output…

This article enumerates factors which created demand for fee-based information service (commercial databases, competition for proprietary information in business world, effectiveness of librarians) and relates experiences at two public libraries. Sources of business, value of advertising, techniques of selling, and hiring and deployment of staff…

Relates experiences of Center of Business Research (CBR) in C. W. Post Center, Long Island University, as practical demonstration of performing business service in an academic library setting. Changing role of librarians, background of CBR, CBR's commitment, CBR corporate membership, administration of fee-based services, and membership revenue are…

Stresses the importance of staff development as a key to effective operations in the electronic library, with emphasis upon the importance of staff development in the transition to the computerized library. Current library staffing, personnel in the electronic library, and the responsibility for staff development are discussed. (Author/JL)

Briefly outlines the impact of computerization upon library services and administration, discusses the evolution of library education and the new skills that will be needed by the electronic librarian, examines the nature of libraries as organizations, and presents recommendations for the development of the library curriculum. (JL)

Proposes using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for the analysis of routine library statistics to measure how well certain goals are being reached and discusses variables and procedures that might be used. Information on SPSS, sample selection, and Yule's Q analysis is appended, and 18 references are listed. (RAA)

Places the cost considerations associated with public library automation in a framework of public finance comfortable to most administrators, discusses the importance of experience with use patterns in the electronic library in opening up new and innovative financing methods, and stresses the role of the library in the information industry. (JL)

Describes VisiCalc, a programmed package for use with the Apple II microcomputer and discusses the use of this program for two library tasks--statistical analysis and budgeting. System features are described in the context of these applications and six tables illustrating system output are appended. Additional resources are listed. (RAA)

The January 1975 issue of "Drexel Library Quarterly" is devoted to the management of archives and manuscript collections. Following a brief preface, the series of eight articles begins with an overview of establishing and administering an archives or manuscript program. Next is a discussion of the problems of defining manuscript…

Examines various aspects of the selection of library administrators, including the search committee process, time delay in candidate selection, group dynamics within the search committee, the perspectives of different constituencies on the search committee, and the qualities necessary for library management. Recommendations are made and a…

Clarifies the activities, understandings, and skills that are of most importance in the preparation of future young adult librarians. The survey sample, methodology, and findings are described; data are presented in six tables. (JD)

Using the Derbyshire Project as an example, describes the adaptation for use in public libraries of Benefit Assessment and System Change (BASYC), which was developed as a decision-support framework coordinating subjective and objective factors that influence management decisions to change policies or systems. Three data tables are included.…